Genrad GDS3500 diagnostic device information
Ford GDS3500 diag device BIOS password
dmwhjw
Note: this password applies with a QWERTY keyboard. If you have a French keyboard (AZERYY), consider making the conversion.
Known issues encountered.
The bench does not light up. The transformer manufactured by POWER SOLVE model GR250-ATX no longer works. The manufacturer is no longer responding and it is not possible to replace this power supply with a conventional ATX power supply. In fact, this type of transformer outputs the following voltages:
+ 5V / 12.5A,
+ 12V / 5.5A,
-12V / 0.5A.
+ 16V / 6.5A,
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It is this latter power supply that does not exist on a "classic" ATX transformer.
The solution is to repair OR use an external PC power supply.
FORD:
The Ford discs ALWAYS load A, B, C !!!!!!!!!
The latest is A6, Then B43, Then C5 disc 1, Then C5 disc 2 IN THAT ORDER
JAGUAR:
Jaguar B43 will not work without 42a installed first.
I would install CD2 (GHOST) and then 42a and then 43 (in that order) to have the latest version of the Jaguar software.
When the GHOST disc is installed (Jaguar CD2 or Ford A-6) the WDS docking station (and PTU) needs to have the original hardware installed. If you add a network card or some other PCI card the software will start looking for drivers for the 'alien' hardware.
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